riposte — meaning in English

English meaning

• retort noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
• riposte noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Senses

riposte is used for these senses in English:

• retort A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

retort — full definition

1. noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
2. verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
3. noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.

riposte — full definition

1. noun A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. noun A counter-attack in any combat or any sport.
3. noun A quick and usually witty response to a taunt.
4. noun An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem.

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